With Mayport
MWR Mayport is excited
to offer outdoor movies for
the entire family on Fridays
during the summer months.
Movies will be shown at
Sea Otter Pavilion start-
ing at approximately 8:45
p.m., or at sunset. Bring
your lawn chairs, blankets
and bug spray. The movie
schedule for June is: June
15 Charlotte's Web (Rated
G), June 22 March of the
Penguins (Rated G) and June
29 National Treasure (Rated
PG).

NEX Holds

Book Signing
Brian Kilmeade, co-host
of Fox News Channel's
"FOX & Friends and serves
as the network's sports
anchor, will be at main
Navy Exchange on Mayport
Road on June 22 as part of
the "Thanking America's
Heroes Tour." Kilmeade is
the author of "It's How You
Play The Game" and "The
Games Do Count." He will
be at the Mayport Exchange
from 2-4 p.m. to autograph
his books.

Stay Safe In

Summer Heat
With summer approaching
and the temperatures rising
please be aware of the need
for caution when participat-
ing in physical activities
outdoors.
There is a heat index flag
system to help assist you in
the decision making pro-
cess. It is as follows: white
flag-80 degrees and under-
unrestricted physical activ-
ity may be carried out; green
flag-80-84.9 degrees-unre-
stricted physical activity
may be carried out; yellow
flag-85-87.9 degrees-physi-
cal activity is advised only
for personnel who have
been working out in simi-
lar weather for a minimum
of 10 days; red flag-88-88.9
degrees-physical activity is
advised for personnel who
have been working out in
similar heat for 12 weeks
or more; black flag-90 plus
degrees-vigorous outdoor
activity is prohibited.
The flags are flown at
the flag pole in front of the
Gym, Building #1391, with
updates provided three to
four times a day. You can
also call the Gym at 270-
5451 to find out the heat
flag index.

Ribault Housing
Holds Town Hall
In efforts to help curb a
rash of vandalism in off-base
housing, a Ribault town hall
meeting has been called to
revitalize the neighborhood
watch program at 6 p.m.
on June 19 at the Ribault
Community Center. Please
come to learn how you can
help stop the crimes.

-Photo by MC1 Chad J. McNeeley
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen is a review-
ing official at the 2007 Dedication Parade at the United States
Naval Academy. Mullen has been recommended as the new chair-
man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replacing Marine Gen. Peter Pace.

CDS 24
By Lt. Andrew Biesterveld
CDS 24 PAO
Mayport-based Destroyer
Squadron (DESRON) 24 depart-
ed for the hospital ship USNS
Comfort on June 11 to lead one
of the ship's most complex and
highest visibility missions in its
20-year history.
The mission is planned as
part of U.S. Southern Command
Partnership of the Americas.
U.S. Southern Command is
headed by Adm. Jim Stravridis.
This deployment is modeled
in part on last year's USNS
Mercy deployment to southeast
Asia and the western Pacific
that delivered substantial medi-
cal and dental support to a sig-
nificant number of people in
remote locations.
"Comfort's mission is to pro-
vide the region a mobile, flex-
ible, and rapidly responsive
afloat medical capability for a
number of missions and train-
ing opportunities in Central
America, South America and
the Caribbean Sea region,"
said Capt. Robert E. Kapcio,
Commander, DESRON 24 and
mission commander for the
numerous and multi-faceted
detachments embarking USNS
Comfort.
One of the nation's go-to
ships in emergencies such as
Hurricane Katrina, the Comfort
will embark on a four-month

From Naval Education and Training
Command and Master ( ,'Petty Of-
ficer of the Navy Public, "
Recognizing that current
operational tempo and support
for the global war on terrorism
have made it challenging for
some Sailors to complete their
rating-related associate degree,
Chief of Naval Operations Adm.
Mike Mullen has rescinded
the requirement for chief petty
officers to have their associ-
ates degree to be eligible for
advancement to senior chief.
"Times have changed since
we developed the requirement
two years ago," said Mullen.
"We still view education as
exceptionally valuable for our
senior enlisted force. But we
realize that in light of the chal-
lenges Sailors face in today's
dynamic security environment,
not everyone has the same
opportunity to pursue an associ-
ate degree."
Nearly nine months of analy-
sis resulted in a set of statistics

CNO and the master chief petty
officer of the Navy determined
too detrimental to the career
opportunities of a significant
number of chief petty officers.
If the policy were to remain in
effect, fully 35 percent of the
chiefs eligible for advancement
in fiscal year 2011 would be at
extreme risk of not meeting the
requirement.
"That 35 percent represent-
ed our most sea-intensive and
GWOT ratings," said Master
Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
(SW/FMF) Joe R. Campa Jr.
"This places them at an unac-
ceptable disadvantage in com-
peting for advancement. Now,
more than ever, it is important
that we advance our people
based on leadership and their
commitment to the success of
the men and women they lead."
This policy revision shifts
the focus from education as a
requirement for advancement
See Degree, Page 8

From American Forces Press Service
Defense Secretary Robert M.
Gates announced June 8 that he
will recommend that President
Bush nominate Chief of Naval
Operations Adm. Mike Mullen
to replace Marine Gen. Peter
Pace as chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff.
In a Pentagon news confer-
ence, Gates said he also will
recommend Marine Gen. James
E. Cartwright for the position of
vice chairman. Cartwright is the
commander of U.S. Strategic
Command. Navy Adm. Edmund
P. Giambastiani Jr., the current
vice chairman, announced his
decision to retire last week.
"I have become well acquaint-
ed with Admiral Mullen over
the last six months and believe
he has the strategic insight,
experience and integrity to lead
America's armed forces," Gates
said.
Gates said he intend-
ed to renominate Pace and
Giambastiani but after consult-
ing with senators of both parties

came to the following conclu-
sions:
"Because General Pace has
served as chairman and vice
chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff for the last six years, the
focus of his confirmation pro-
cess would have been on the
past rather than the future,"
Gates said
He said the confirmation pro-
cess would have the possibility
of being quite contentious.
"I am no stranger to conten-
tious confirmations, and I do
not shrink from them," Gates
said. "However, I have decid-
ed at this moment in our his-
tory the nation, our men and
women in uniform, and General
Pace himself would not be well-
served by a divisive ordeal in
selecting the next chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff."
Pace will continue to serve
as chairman until his term ends
Sept. 30. He is the first Marine
to hold the position.
Pace, a 1967 graduate of the
U.S. Naval Academy, served as

a rifle platoon leader in Vietnam
and commanded at all levels
of the Marine Corps. He was
serving as the commander of
U.S. Southern Command when
nominated to be the vice chair-
man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
in 2001. He took office weeks
after the 2001 terrorist attacks
in New York and Washington.
In 2005, he was nominated to
be the chairman. The chairman
serves as the principle military
advisor to the president, secre-
tary of defense and the National
Security Council.
Mullen is a 1968 graduate
of the Naval Academy. He is
surface-warfare qualified and
has commanded three ships:
USS Noxabee (AOG 56), USS
Goldsborough (DDG 20) and
USS Yorktown (CG 48). As
a flag officer he commanded
the George Washington Battle
Group and served as the com-
mander of U.S. 2nd Fleet/NATO
Striking Fleet Atlantic.

humanitarian assistance mis-
sion of 12 countries in Central
and South America, and the
Caribbean.
The mission was announced

by Pres. Bush prior to his trip
to Latin America in March as
part of his America's Initiative.
While deployed USNS Comfort
will be under operational control

of Mayport based-U.S. Naval
Forces Southern Command
(NAVSO) and tactical control
of DESRON 24.
The Navy is working with

numerous governmental and
non-governmental agencies, as
well as foreign governments to
plan this mission. Comfort will
depart from Norfolk, Va., where
it is picking up the remainder of
its approximately 800-person
complement in mid-June for its
first mission stop in Belize.
The wide range of partici-
pants in the Comfort mission
include U.S. Navy SEABEEs
from 22 NCR, Fleet Forces
Band, SH-60S helicopter
detachment from HSC-28, Fleet
Forces Public Affairs Center,
a Mobile Security detachment,
civilian mariners from Military
Sealift Command, Project
Hope, Operation Smile, Project
Handclasp, and many others.
Additionally, personnel from
the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast
Guard, and the Canadian mili-
tary are assisting.
After the decommissioning of
the USS John F. Kennedy and
the associated Carrier Strike
Group Six staff, DESRON 24,
formerly the Surface Warfare
element of Carrier Strike Group
Six, was tapped to serve as
the command element for this
unique mission.
DESRON 24 personnel have
led the detailed planning of this
massive, multi-national, and
inter-organizational effort since
See CDS 24, Page 9

A Day Never To Forget

-Photo by MC2 Leah Stiles
Jacksonville Councilwoman Elaine Brown presents a proclamation honoring the Sailors who
died on D-Day, June 6, 1944, to Capt. John O'Neil, USN (Ret), commander of the First Coast
Commander of the U.S. Naval Order The U.S. Naval Order is spearheading a drive to erect a
monument to the Navy on Utah Beach in Normandy, France.

NS MAYPORT, FLORIDA

CNO Nixes CPO

Degree Mandate

2 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, June 14, 2007

Captain's Column

IL

Congratulations to the
Security Department's Kennel
for receiving Navy Region
Southeast's Kennel of the
Quarter for the second quarter
in a row. These Sailors work
hard with their dogs everyday
to keep the base safe. Great job!
The USO and MWR did a
great job on the summer Kick
Off party by the pool. Thanks
to Military Bank of America,
NFCU, Base Services, Mike
Davidson Ford, MWR and all
the USO volunteers who came
out to support the Sailors and
the families. A special thanks
to the volunteers that performed
in the dunk tank and MWR and
Public Works for getting the
pool open in time for the holi-
day weekend.
Individual Augmentee (IA)
assignments in support of the
Global War on Terrorism are
an important role many of our
Sailors on this base have filled.

Capt. Charles King
The process for filling these
assignments is changing.
Navy Personnel Command
will be placing IA assignments
in negotiations for PCS orders
later this year. This will lessen
the short notice IA assignments
to give Sailors and families
more time to get prepared. The

CNO continues the policy that
every Sailor E-4 to 0-7 should
expect to do an IA in every
rank. With CNO's announce-
ment that he is moving to the
Chairman of the JCS, I would
not expect this policy to change.
As part of the Operation
Security program, please
remember to shred all docu-
ments that contain personal
and official information to keep
them out of the wrong hands.
Something that might not seem
important to you may be gold-
en puzzle piece for a criminal
or terrorist. Security is a team
effort, but it's an individual
responsibility.
The summer heat is here.
Housing residents and all of us
who live off station need to be
aware of water consumption
when watering lawns.
The St John's River Water
Management District has
restrictions in place due to

severe draught conditions. No
watering between 10 a.m. and
4 p.m. and no more than two
days per week. Please keep your
watering in check.
Speaking of heating up, don't
forget to maintain your vehicle
and keep a check on its fluids.
Too many just "turn the key and
go" and that practice will even-
tually leave you stranded.
Also be aware of the need
for caution when participating
in physical activities outdoors.
There is a heat index flag sys-
tem to help assist you in the
decision making process.
It is as follows: white flag-80
degrees and under-unrestricted
physical activity may be carried
out; green flag-80-84.9 degrees-
unrestricted physical activity
may be carried out; yellow flag-
85-87.9 degrees-physical activ-
ity is advised only for person-
nel who have been working out
in similar weather for a mini-

mum of 10 days; red flag-88-
88.9 degrees-physical activity is
advised for personnel who have
been working out in similar heat
for 12 weeks or more; black
flag-90 plus degrees-vigorous
outdoor activity is prohibited.
The flags are flown at the
flag pole in front of the Gym,
Bldg. 1391, with updates pro-
vided three to four times a day.
You can also call the Gym at
270-5451 to find out the heat
flag index.
The Navy/Marine Corps
Relief Society has moved to
Bldg. 1363. You can receive
assistance by dropping by or by
calling 270-5418. Make them
your first resource and not your
last resort. There are too many
scam artists willing to help out
there. Don't fall into greedy
hands.
It's not too early to begin
studying for the next exam. The
dates for the next exam are E-6,

Sept. 6; E-5, Sept. 13 and E-4,
Sept. 20. Take advantage of the
study time to advance and put
more money in your pocket.
The first turtle nest of the
2007 season has arrived on the
station. Sea Turtle program is
very important to the station.
The Game Warden and vol-
unteers spend countless hours
making sure the nests are pro-
tected so that as many turtles
as possible can make it back to
sea. If you walk on the beach,
please be aware that you are
sharing it with those eggs and if
you see someone or something
disturbing a nest area, contact
one of the life guards or any
security department police offi-
cer for further assistance.
Thanks again to Base Services
and all those that pitch in for
keeping everything looking
sharp, and keep those sugges-
tions coming to charles.p.king@
navy.mil.

By Beth Wiruth
Military Spouse Support Contributor
We live in an amazing age.
Technology has changed every
aspect of our lives. I recent-
ly replaced my dryer and,
would you believe, even my
clothes dryer has a computer.
Technology has changed our
communication and relation-
ships. Because of technology
military spouses enjoy unprece-
dented communication with our
deployed sailors as well as fam-
ily members and friends. Heck,
even my telephone service is
via the internet.
All this technology opens
another resource and connection
opportunity for military spouses
- online forums. Before I jump
into this topic I want to say that
for most of my experience as

On Base
Thursday, June 14
The USS Carney family read-
iness group will meet at 6:45
p.m. at the USO on Mayport
Road. Childcare will be pro-
vided.
Saturday, June 16
USS Klakring family readi-
ness group will have a fund-
raising bake/yard sale at the
Mayport USO from 9 a.m.-2
p.m. to aid in homecoming fes-
tivities.
Sunday, June 17
USS De Wert family readi-
ness group will host "Family
Beach Day" at 2 p.m. for all De
Wert and HSL-60 families. We
will meet behind Castaways/
Beachside Community Center.
Sunday, June 17
USS Doyle families will hold
a 'Meet & Greet' from 11 a.m.-
4 p.m. at the Sea Otter Pavilion.
Please bring a picnic lunch.
Thursday, June 28
The USS Philippine Sea fam-
ily readiness group will hold its
monthly potluck meeting at 6:30
p.m. at the USO on Mayport
Road. Free babysitting will be
provided.
Thursday, July 12
The USS Carney family read-
iness group will meet at 6:45
p.m. at the USO on Mayport
Road. Childcare will be pro-
vided.
Thursday, July 26
The USS Philippine Sea fam-
ily readiness group will hold its
monthly potluck meeting at 6:30
p.m. at the USO on Mayport
Road. Free babysitting will be
provided.

Out in Town

Saturday, June 16
The Jacksonville Genealogial
Society will hold their month-
ly meeting at 1:30 p.m., at the

GSMC Vidal Bing, of Savan-
nah, Ga., wed Joy Thomas, of
Atlanta, Ga., on May 20 in a
quiet ceremony on Mayport
Beach. The two were high

a Navy spouse I have avoided
online forums like the plague! I
held a healthy disdain for online
forums and connection sites. I
must now admit that, with cer-
tain cautions, online forums can
be a valuable source of support
for many military spouses.
Online forums, sometimes
referred to as bulletin boards,
can be a source of informa-
tion, support, and friendship.
For those who may, like me, be
late in jumping onto the online
forum bandwagon, online
forums are internet based com-
munication bulletin boards.
They are not limited to military
spouses, there are forums for
every imaginable interest group,
from fan sites to pregnancy to
surgical procedures to, yes,
military spouses. Even within

C calendar

Webb-Wesconnett Library, 6887
103rd street, Jacksonville, Fl.
Guest speaker Melody K. Porter
is a computer software business
analyst and has been a geneal-
ogy researcher for 15 years. She
will be presenting information
on research sites in Georgia and
elsewhere. For additional infor-
mation, contact Mary Chauncey
at 781-9300.
Tuesday, June 19
Staffers from the Duval
County Extension Service
will offer a free workshop on
"Landscape Readiness for Heat
and Hurricanes" from 5:30-7:30
p.m. at University Park Library,
3435 University Blvd. Come
learn how to identify landscape
problems and prepare shrubs
and trees for hurricanes. Please
call 904-387-8850 to pre-reg-
ister.
Saturday, June 23
The U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary 14-04 as a public
service is offering an Americas
Boating Course program at the
Captains Club. The Captains
Club is at 13363 Beach Blvd.
located between Hodges
and Kernan Blvd. The pro-
gram meets the Florida State
Requirement for a Boaters
Safety Card and the cost is only
$25. Contact Mike at 904-502-
9154 for more information.
Saturday, June 30
Terry Parker High School,
Class of 1977, 30 year reunion
will be held at FOP Lodge, 171
Sawgrass Road, Marsh Landing
Park, Jacksonville Beach.
Check-in begins at 6 p.m. -
Bar-B-Q Buffet begins at 7 p.m.
- live band and DJ for entertain-
ment. Cost is $30 per person.
Deadline May 30 to mail checks
(payable to "Terry Parker Class
of '77") to: Anita Kelly; 195
South Roscoe Blvd.; Ponte
Vedra Beach, Fla. 32082 For
details contact Anita DuPont

wedding

school sweethearts whose paths
crossed again in 2003. Mr.
and Mrs. Bing will reside in
Jacksonville, Florida with their
three children.

H omefront in Focus
military spouse forums there is schools, experiences at the
a great deal of diversity, there is installation, and, very freqi
an online group for aircraft car- ly a waiting friend upon
riers based at a specific base, or arrival.
submarine wives or infantry or Erin posted a comment a
tanker wives, her frustration with child
I stumbled onto this world options at her base. Lo,
researching another topic. I behold, another member of
joined one forum hoping to gain 'forum' was a certified chilc
information on a particular area provider from the same
that interested me and found who lived less than 1/2 mile
that I discovered a commu- Erin. These two ladies bec
nity had developed among the quick friends. Nancy post
'regulars' on this board. And, quick, "anyone here from
for many, community is the key Diego." Out of that post c
word. What starts as a simple an exchange of informal
'post' (a post is when you type resources, friendship and
a comment or question that is outings to the San Diego
'posted' on the site for others to and Sea World where t
read, answer or comment) about members met. Where do
PCS orders can lead to infor- find these forums? A q
nation on the process of mov- search of the internet can
ing, information about housing, very helpful and here are a

Kelly at (904) 273-2933 or
Cindy Poland Pittman at (904)
821-0887or email pittmanjc@
comcast.net.
Wednesday, July 3
NE Florida/SE Georgia
Songwriters Group meets the
second Wednesday of each
month at 6:30 p.m. sharp
at the Florida House Inn -
Conference Room, 22 S. 3rd
Street, Fernandina Beach.
Songwriters of ALL genres are
welcome to this future chapter
of NSAI (Nashville Songwriters
Association International)
Beginning songwriters, or those
just curious about songwrit-
ing are very welcome. Contact
Chris Platel at cplicl bcell-
south. net for more information.
Saturday, July 21
The U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary 14-04 as a public
service is offering an Americas
Boating Course program at the
Captains Club. The Captains
Club is at 13363 Beach Blvd.
located between Hodges
and Kernan Blvd. The pro-
gram meets the Florida State
Requirement for a Boaters
Safety Card and the cost is only
$25. Contact Mike at 904-502-
9154 for more information.

bout
care
and
f the
Care
base
from
came
ed a
San
came
tion,
yes,
Zoo
these
you
uick
n be
few

places to start. Military Spouse
Support Network (military-
spousesupport.net), CinCHouse
(www.cinchouse.com) Navy
Knowledge Online (www.nko.
navy.mil), Military One Soure
(www.militaryonesource.com)
My Army Life, Too (www.
myarmylifetoo.com) are just a
few to get you started. Other
places to look are in Yahoo and
Hotmail groups, MySpace and
MSN's Spaces also has spe-
cial interest group forums but I
found those less supportive.
There are a few things to bear
in mind when participating in
these groups. Common sense
internet security should be
observed. Do not give out your
full name, full address or other
private information. OPSEC
(Operational Security) is very

important. Please do not give
particulars about your service
member, their unit or unit/com-
mand movement. When meeting
in person with others from these
groups meet in public places
several times before meeting in
someone's home. Be sure to let
family or friends know who you
are meeting and when/where
you are meeting them. One final
caution: avoid the temptation to
exchange 'virtual friendships'
for real relationships at your
current location.
Online forums can expand
our world, enhance our quality
of life and bring rich, rewarding
relationships. See you online!
Questions or comments for
Beth? Contact her at beth.
wiruth(othomefrontinfocus.com.

Job Well Done

A

-Photo courtesy of DESRON 24
Jesse Hughes, son of CS1(SW/AW) Jesse Hughes of DESRON 24 and Mary Hughes, poses with
awards he was presented for his superior academic and athletic performance during the 2006-
07 school year at Mayport Middle School during the 8th Grade Awards Ceremony. Some of the
awards that Hughes earned inlcude: President's Award for Educational Excellence, National
Physical Fitness Award, 2007 American Youth Character Nominee, Principal's Award, Perfect
Attendance, Science Fair Award, Yearbook Award (editor of 2006-2007 yearbook), Physical
Education Award, Most Outstanding Student for Ballyhoo Team, and the Ballyhoo Team Science
Award. He was named a Pop Warner All-American Scholar. Jesse Hughes also Lettered in base-
ball and basketball at Mayport Middle School, will be participating at the state bowling tourna-
ment in Orlando, plays for the Mayport White Sox baseball, and serves as a camp counselor for
the Naval Station Mayport's MWR Youth Program.

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ATG Ad'
By Lt Brigitte Aungier
ATGMayport
The recent advancement cycle
resulted in six new senior chief
petty officers at Afloat Training
Group (ATG) Mayport.
Three recent transfers also
advanced to senior chief petty
officer, making ATG Mayport
advancement rates significantly
higher than last year.
High advancement rates are
attributed to the superior per-
formance, leadership, and
mentoring at sea by the Afloat
Instructors at ATG Mayport.
Shore duty at ATG Mayport is
unique because instructors earn
sea pay and their sea counter is
activated for training missions
on ships.
Chief petty officers are
required to be "at-sea" subject
matter experts for their area of
expertise, directly contributing
to warfare area proficiency in
the fleet. Each instructor has
the opportunity to teach ship-
board training teams and is a
mentor to the deck plate leader-
ship.
Shore duty at ATG Mayport

Bulldogs

vancement High
allows individuals to use their knowledge, resulting in instruc-
leadership at sea while main- tors being highly competitive
training current warfare area for advancement.

From USSMcInerney
Enroute to participate in
Dorchester Day in Boston,
Mass., USS McInerney took
time out from its busy schedule
to recognize Sailors who were
recently selected for advance-
ment from the March 2007
exam cycle.
The frocking ceremony was
conducted on the flight deck
with all hands in attendance.
Although they will not receive
the monetary benefits for some
time, they are all excited about
the opportunity to step into their
new leadership positions.
Following personnel were
selected for advancement:
Selected for advancement:
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Gettysburg Returns From SUSTEX II

By Lt.j.g.
Andrew Bonderud
USS Gettysburg PAO
USS Gettysburg (CG 64)
recently returned from its sec-
ond Sustainment Exercise with
the USS Enterprise Carrier
Strike Group, a final, 10-day
period of intense preparation
before their deployment next
month.
During the week and a half,
Gettysburg conducted vari-
ous types of training, includ-
ing Visit, Board, Search and
Seizure (VBSS), Tomahawk
strike scenarios, and air defense
exercises.
Upon conclusion of the
final exercise battle problem,
Gettysburg returned to home-
port, where Sailors began the
first of two pre-deployment
leave periods.
Gettysburg's VBSS team con-
ducted two separate boardings
of the USNS Prevail, acting as a
contact of interest.
While the VBSS teams have
conducted extensive training
on their own, this was their
toughest evaluation to date.
Operating in a virtual environ-
ment, the team boarded the ves-
sel, searched it for illicit cargo,
and detained suspects of inter-
est.
During their final debrief,
the team learned that they had
earned the highest possible
score of "TI" for their superb
performance.
Gettysburg's tomahawk team
also trained hard and often dur-
ing the Sustainment Sail.
During multiple, simulated,
emergent taskings, Gettysburg's
strike team was required to ana-
lyze their assignment, plan their
missions, and launch a virtual
attack with little notice.
Each time, the team executed
all requirements on time and
proved their readiness for what-
ever lies ahead of them.
Finally, Gettysburg partici-
pated in round-the-clock air

defense training for many days.
Because Gettysburg will
be the Strike Group's Air
Defense Commander during the
upcoming deployment, it was
of utmost importance that the
Combat Information Center

(CIC) teams took advantage
of this last opportunity to train
with the other units.
Most important for them was
the "Final Battle Problem," con-
ducted over the last two days of
the Sustainment Sail.

Gettysburg's warfighters
had to prepare for attacks from
air, surface, and subsurface
opposing forces. At the call of
"FINEX, FINEX, FINEX," the
entire Sustainment Exercise was
concluded, and the ship began

its return to homeport.
Gettysburg Sailors are now
enjoying the fruits of their
labor: well-deserved rest and
relaxation.
While half the crew has
departed on leave, the other half

-Photo courtesy of USS Gettysburg

has collapsed to three sections
of duty, working one duty day,
one half day, and receiving one
day off out of three.
Gettysburg will continue with
the schedule throughout the
entire standdown period.

By Ensign Megan A Seavey
USS Taylor PAO
USS Taylor (FFG 50) had the
honor of committing brothers-
in-arms to the sea while under-
way for SCC-12 operations.
Taylor committed eight
prior Sailors and officers while
steaming towards the exercise
group that would meet and
spend the week off the coast of
the Bahamas in support of train-
ing future submarine captains in
tactics and procedures.
Taylor also held its inaugural
USS Stark Memorial ceremo-
ny to remember the 37 Sailors
and officers who died on board
the ship after being attacked by
Iranian missiles in May 1987.
Cmdr. Kurush F. Morris gave
a speech and held a moment of
silence for all those who were
injured or killed in the attack
while a memorial cake was dis-
tributed to the crew.
As Taylor's crew said good-
bye to their brethren, they wel-
comed aboard the future of
the Navy, hosting five Naval
Academy 3rd Class Midshipmen
throughout the training period.
The midshipmen got a chance

to go head to head with officers
and enlisted as the ship prac-
ticed man overboard drills and
evasion tactics.
Taylor worked with CDS 24
Staff, USS Stout (DDG 55) and
USS Elrod (FFG 55), during
several challenging and lengthy
miniwars, practicing multiship
screen maneuvers and high
value unit protection. This train-
ing program gives ships and

submarine captains the opportu-
nity to conduct battle tactics and
maneuvers that are otherwise
simulated during routine train-
ing periods and drills.
As the battle scenarios came
to a close, Taylor returned to
homeport and said farewell to
the midshipmen. A lengthy SRA
period is up next for Taylor to
prepare for its upcoming train-
ing and deployment cycle.

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THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, June 14, 2007 5

Mclnerney Remembers Fallen Heroes

By Lt.j.g. Lauren Schneider
USS McInerney PAO
While in port at Boston,
Mass., for Dorchester Days,
a festival commemorating the
founding of Dorchester, Mass.,
in the early 1600s, McInerney
was honored to attend a recep-
tion and parade in honor of
hometown veterans and fallen
heroes.
Arriving in Boston Harbor
and manning the rails in their
whites, McInerney came to
Boston very much looking for-
ward to all the events in store
for it and its crew during their
highly anticipated port visit.
McInerney was honored upon
arrival and embraced by all
those who came to visit and tour
its decks.
McInerney Sailors attended
the Chief Marshall's Banquet
for the Dorchester Day Parade.
The guests of honor at the ban-
quet were the Chief Marshalls,
including Brian Fountaine, a
soldier who lost both legs in bat-
tle; Shane Burke, who lost one
leg and was severely burned;
Chris Saunders, who lost his

hearing; Daniel Londono and
Edgardo Zayas, both soldiers
killed in action and were post-
humously honored.
The reception was held on
June 1, and the parade was on
June 4. McInerney had won-
derful turnouts for both events
and all Sailors who attended the
events had a memorable time.
It was a sobering event in
terms of putting a face on the
casualties of battle but also
filled with optimism and hope
that all efforts fielded by the
fallen remembered those nights
was in support of a much bigger
mission, that of world peace.
The reception was attended
by 30 McInerney personnel at
Florian Hall. Several moving
speeches about sacrifice, cour-
age, and the American spirit
were delivered by those being
honored.
Interaction between crew
members, local Dorchester Day
supporters, and other guests
provided for a sociable evening
with the military acting as a
common thread among all those
present.

"I had a great time. It is
always interesting to see how
the military connects so many
people and leaning about others'
stories in the services is pretty
inspiring, especially the gentle-
men we honored tonight. I'm
glad Mclnerney was invited, it
was a nice opportunity," stated
Ensign Jon Hirsch.
Despite a chilly overcast
weather two days later, the
parade went on as planned with
a spirited representation from
McInerney.
Arriving via trolley, 40
Sailors dressed in their sum-
mer whites and led by the Color
Guard marched down the route.
"We got a great response
going down the route," said
marcher Lt.j.g. Tom Sulzer of
USS McInerney. "It was fun to
see kids waving at you and all
the spectators were so happy to
have Mclnerney in town. There
was a great turnout even though
the weather wasn't so favorable.
It was a proud day for many
people."

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Seen through the sights of a World War II era 40mm anti-aircraft gun, guided missile frigate USS
Mclnerney (FFG 8) transits Boston Harbor prior to a four-day port visit in honor of the city's
Dorchester Day. Mclnerney Sailors will participate in a variety of activities, including a commu-
nity relations project, color guard at a Red Sox-Yankees game and marching in the Dorchester Day
parade. Mclnerney recently completed a successful six-month Counter-Narco Terrorism deployment
to the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, seizing more than $500,000,000 worth of contraband.

Mclnerney Color Guard Takes Fenway By Storm

By Lt.j.g. Lauren Schneider
USS McInerney PAO
During a port visit to Boston,
Mass., in support of the
Dorchester Day festivities, USS
McInerney (FFG 8) fielded
three Color Guard teams for the
surrounding events, including
stepping onto the Fenway Park
field.
The Color Guard diligently
rehearsed and practiced their
steps enroute so they would
be able to put their best foot
forward in Boston. The most
visible detail had the honor of
doing the detail for the June 1
Yankees vs Red Sox game at
Fenway Park.
"It was an awesome experi-
ence to actually be on the Field
at Fenway. I never thought I
would make it on the field, ever.
The sold out crowd was great
and supportive. This was an
incredible opportunity and I'm
so glad I was able to be a part
of it," remarked Torpedoman's
Mate 3rd Class Kennon Kruse.
Details also made appearanc-
es at the dedication ceremony
of newly constructed Hero's
Square, which was built to
commemorate a local soldier
killed in action in Iraq last year,
and the Dorchester Day parade
where numerous groups, includ-
ing McInerney, marched.

USS Phil Sea

Thanks Moms
By Ensign Gavin Whittle
USS Philippine Sea PAO
USS Philippine Sea
recently honored its uni-
formed mother Sailors, along
with mothers, and grand-
mothers, in a Junior Enlisted
Partnership Program-spon-
sored luncheon.
Members of the crew
served the mothers who dined
with Phil Sea Commanding
Officer, Capt. Kim Parker,
and Executive Officer, Lt.
Cmdr. Rich McDaniel, along
with Command Master Chief
Christopher Thompson.
"Our shipmates, who are
also mothers and Sailors,
exemplify one of the many
important facets of the 'dia-
mond' that makes up the
diversity in our Navy," said
Parker.
"It was a very nice ges-
ture. It is difficult to be a
single parent and on sea
duty, so it feels nice to be
appreciated," said Sonar
Technician Surface 3rd Class
Abi Gallimore, the young-
est mother on board USS
Philippine Sea.
The oldest mother on
board, Navy Counselor 1st
Class Johnette Burnett said
"The gift of motherhood is a
responsibility I cherish. The
other mothers and I appreci-
ate the support and recogni-
tion the ship showed us."
Ship's Serviceman Seaman
Samuel Freeman, president
of the Junior Enlisted part-
nership program, said, "We
feel that the mothers of
Philippine Sea deserved to be
recognized and the members
of JEPP thought it would be
great to recognize the moth-
Sers on board Philippine Sea."

By Ensign Bill Schute
USSRoosevelt PAO
USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) welcomed
on board Secretary General of the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (SECGEN),
Jaap De Hoop Scheffer of the
Netherlands, and American Gen. John
Craddock, Supreme Allied Commander
Europe (SACEUR), for Standing NATO
Maritime Group Two's (SNMG2) North
Atlantic Council/Military Committee
Sea Day (NAC/MC) on May 23.
USS Roosevelt also welcomed
Italian Vice Adm. Roberto Cesserati,
Commander Component Command
Headquarters Naples, Canadian Gen.
Raymond Henault, Chairman of the
NATO Military Committee, Italian Adm.
Paolo La Rosa, Chief of Navy General
Staff, Italian Adm. Giuseppe Lertora,
Chief of Italian Navy Fleet, Italian
Adm. Giampaolo Di Paolo, Chief of
Defense General Staff, numerous NATO
Ambassadors, and around 50 members
of the press
Naval vessels from the United States,
Italy, Ukraine, Turkey, Greece, Spain
and the United Kingdom put on a dis-
play of various evolutions the group has
been performing over the last several
months of their deployment in support of
Operation Active Endeavor (OAE).
Highlights from the day included
close formation precision maneuvering,
an underway refueling demonstration,
various fly-bys from different aircraft,
an emergency blow of Italian submarine
ITS Scire, boarding exercises, and a sail
past of all the ships in the force. All the
day's events were precisely executed and
demonstrated the versatility and interop-
erability between NATO maritime forc-
es.
Roosevelt and SNMG2's involvement
with OAE, however, was the main focus
of NAC/MC day. Cesserati strived to
clearly demonstrate the value and worth
of the operation to NATO and its civilian
supporters.
As NATO Maritime Commander in

Naples, Cesserati oversees operations
to deter terrorism in the Mediterranean
and contribute to the peace, stability and
security of the region.
OAE requires the participation of a
multi-national mix of warships, subma-
rines and aircraft. Without the coop-
eration of NATO nations this important
operation would not be possible and it
would have no value to the safety of the
Mediterranean.
OAE is one of many international
efforts taking place that focuses on mari-
time domain awareness as an enabler to
combat the Global War on Terrorism.
NAC/MC day clearly demonstrated
the success Roosevelt and SNMG2 have
in this effort.
The eventful day concluded with an
on board press conference featuring the

SECGEN, SACEUR, Ceserrati, Henault,
and Rear Adm. Michael Groothousen
(SNMG2).
Most questions were aimed at the
value of NATO to Partnership for Peace
and Mediterranean Dialogue countries as
well as the effectiveness of OAE.
The distinguished guests emphasized
the importance of both NATO and OAE
to the Global War on Terrorism and
the safety of maritime shipping in the
Mediterranean.
Moreover, they placed particu-
lar emphasis on the safety of Eastern
European countries, NATO operations in
Afghanistan, and deterring against future
terrorist attacks that may spawn from
Northern Africa and the Middle East.
The SECGEN also noted that NATO
will continue to reach out to more coun-

tries and engage them in common pur-
pose dialogue.
He said that it was an accomplishment
for NATO to have the Ukrainian navy
vessel Ternopil participating in the day's
events.
The press conference concluded a
day full of highlights and achievements,
and all the distinguished guests not only
thanked SNMG2, Roosevelt, and its
crew for an incredible day at sea, but
also for their service to NATO and their
respective countries.
It took every Sailor's effort on board
Roosevelt to get the ship prepared for
the NAC/MC Day 2007, and Roosevelt's
Commanding Officer, Cmdr. John Carter
said he was extremely proud of his entire
crew for their accomplishment.

6 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, June 14, 2007

NS Mayport Releases 2006 Water Quality Report

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over the past year. Our goal is
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Our water source is three deep
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conducted to provide informa-
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of contamination in the vicin-
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Our treatment of your water
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properly disinfect. I'm pleased
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NAVFAC Southeast routinely
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indicated otherwise, this table
shows the results of our moni-
toring for the period January
1t to December 31st 2006. As
authorized and approved by
EPA, the State has reduced
monitoring requirements for
certain contaminants to less
often than once per year because
the concentrations of these con-
taminants are not expected to
vary significantly from year to
year. Therefore, some of our
data, though representative, is
more than one year old.
In this table you will find
many terms and abbreviations
you might not be familiar with.
To help you better understand
these terms we've provided the
following definitions:
Action Level (AL) the
concentration of a contaminant
which, if exceeded, triggers
treatment or other requirements
which a water system must fol-
low.

nology.
Maximum Contaminant
Level Goal The "Goal"
(MCLG) is the level of a con-
taminant in drinking water
below which there is no known
or expected risk to health.
MCLGs allow for a margin of
safety.
Maximum Residual
Disinfection Level (MRDL) -
The highest level of a disinfec-
tant allowed in drinking water.
There is a convincing evidence
that addition of a disinfectant is
necessary for control of micro-
bial contaminants.
Maximum Residual
Disinfectant Level Goal
(MRDLG) The level of a
drinking water disinfectant
below which there is no known
or expected risk to health.
MRDLGs do not reflect the
benefits of the use of disinfec-
tants to control microbial con-
taminants.
Not Applicable (N/A) No
value limit or restriction has
been applied to this particular

parameter.
Parts per billion (ppb) one
part per billion corresponds to
one minute in 2,000 years, or a
single penny in $10,000,000.
Parts per million (ppm) -
one part per million corresponds
to one minute in two years or a
single penny in $10,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) -
picocuries per liter is a measure
of the radioactivity in water.
The sources of drinking water
(both tap water and bottled
water) include rivers, lakes,
streams, ponds, reservoirs,
springs, and wells. As water
travels over the surface of the
land or through the ground, it
dissolves naturally-occurring
minerals and, in some cases,
radioactive material, and can
pick up substances resulting
from the presence of animals or
from human activity.
Contaminants that may be
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By MC3 Chris Lussier
U.S. NavalAcademy Public --
Vice Adm. Jeffrey L. Fowler
relieved Vice Adm. Rodney P.
Rempt as Superintendent of the
United States Naval Academy
during a change of command
ceremony held in Alumni Hall
on June 8.
Chief of Naval Operations
Adm. Mike Mullen praised
Rempt's accomplishments dur-
ing his four years at the Naval
Academy, commending his
focus on developing midship-
men as combat leaders of char-
acter.
"As a Naval Academy
grad, I want to thank you for
all that you have done for my
alma mater, the naval services,
and the nation," Mullen said.
"Throughout the turmoil of
change, you never lost sight

Water
such as viruses and bacteria,
which may come from sewage
treatment plants, septic systems,
agricultural livestock opera-
tions, and wildlife.
(B) Inorganic contaminants,
such as salts and metals, which
can be naturally-occurring or
result from urban stormwater
runoff, industrial or domes-
tic wastewater discharges, oil
and gas production, mining, or
farming.
(C) Pesticides and herbi-
cides, which may come from a
variety of sources such as agri-
culture urban stormwater run-
off, and residential uses.
(D) Organic chemical con-
taminants, including synthetic
and volatile organic chemicals,
which are by-products of indus-
trial processes and petroleum
production, and can also come
from gas stations, urban storm-
water runoff, and septic sys-
tems.
(E) Radioactive contami-
nants, which can be naturally-
occurring or be the result of oil
and gas production and mining
activities.
In order to ensure that tap
water is safe to drink, EPA
prescribes regulations which
limit the amount of certain con-
taminants in water provided
by public water systems. FDA
regulations establish limits for
contaminants in bottled water
which must provide the same
protection for public health.
All drinking water, includ-
ing bottled water, may reason-
ably be expected to contain at
least small amounts of some
contaminants. The presence of
contaminants does not neces-
sarily indicate that the water
poses a health risk. More infor-
mation about contaminants
and potential health effects
can be obtained by calling
the Environmental Protection
Agency's Safe Drinking Water

of what the American people
entrusted you to do: to morally,
mentally, and physically devel-
op young men and women who
will lead."
Rempt, a surface warfare offi-
cer and a 1966 graduate of the
U.S. Naval Academy, became
the 59th superintendent of the
U.S. Naval Academy in August
2003.
"I am eternally indebted to
the finest faculty in the coun-
try," said Rempt. "Pam [Rempt]
and I are going to miss you all,
but we will especially miss the
midshipmen."
Rempt read his orders and
ordered his flag hauled down
before relinquishing command
to Fowler, who most recent-
ly served as director, Naval
Europe Plans and Operations;
deputy 6th Fleet; commander

Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
MCLs are set at very stringent
levels: to understand the pos-
sible health effects described for
many regulated contaminants,
a person would have to drink
2 liters of water every day at
the MCL level for a lifetime to
have a one-in-a-million chance
of having the described health
effect.
Thank you for allowing us to
continue providing your fam-
ily with clean, quality water
this year. In order to maintain
a safe and dependable water
supply we sometimes need to
make improvements that will
benefit all of our customers.
These improvements are some-
times reflected as rate structure

Submarines, Allied Naval
Forces South; commander,
Submarine Group 8/Task Force
69/Task Force 164.
Fowler, a career submariner
and 1978 graduate of the U.S.
Naval Academy, has served
in a variety of command posi-
tions afloat and ashore, includ-
ing submarine tactics instructor
at Naval Submarine Training
Center, and commander
Submarine Squadron 3, deploy-
ing to the Atlantic, Pacific,
Indian and Arctic oceans, and
the Persian Gulf.
"I am honored and humbled
to be selected as the superin-
tendent of the Naval Academy,"
said Fowler. "I am here to serve
with you to carry out our mis-
sion as we take care of our mid-
shipmen and this wonderful
institution."

adjustments. Thank you for
understanding.
Some people may be more
vulnerable to contaminants in
drinking water than the general
population. Immuno-compro-
mised persons such as persons
with cancer undergoing che-
motherapy, persons who have
undergone organ transplants,
people with HIV/AIDS or other
immune system disorders, some
elderly, and infants can be par-
ticularly at risk from infec-
tions. These people should seek
advice about drinking water
from their health care providers.
EPA/CDC guidelines on appro-
priate means to lessen the risk
of infection by cryptosporidium
and other microbiological con-

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U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Jeffrey L. Fowler at the U.S. Naval Academy change
of command. Fowler, a 1978 graduate, assumed command from Rempt as the 60th Superintendent in
a ceremony held at the Academy's Alumni Hall.

taminants are available from the
Safe Drinking Water Hotline
(800-426-4791).
Once again, for further infor-
mation or questions concern-
ing this report or NAVFAC
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8 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, June 14, 2007

FRC-SE Mayport Nominated

For SECDEF Maintenance Award

By CWO3
Stephen Waldrop
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast,
Mayport PAO
The Chief of Naval
Operations announced May
21 that Fleet Readiness Center
Southeast, Mayport, is one of
two Navy field level nominees
for this year's 2007 Secretary of
Defense Maintenance Award.
FRC-SE Mayport will rep-
resent the small unit command
which is comprised of 25 to 300
personnel and will go on to a
final selection that will be held
Nov 15 in Orlando.
The ultimate Phoenix Award
winner will be selected from
similar inputs from all services
in the small, medium, or large
unit level winners and will be
named as the "Best of the Best".
The SECDEF Maintenance
Award annually recognizes out-
standing field-level maintenance
units for their effort to extended
service life given to equipment
and weapons systems by sus-
tained quality maintenance and
the rejuvenation of equipment
through extraordinary mainte-
nance programs.
"Throughout the past year,
FRC-SE Mayport has made a
profound and lasting contribu-
tion to the nation's war fighting
capabilities, said Cmdr. Graham
Guiler, officer in charge.
This accomplished, profes-
sional, and cohesive team of
military and civilian personnel
has provided superior interme-
diate level maintenance sup-
port by successfully adapting
AIRSpeed practices, further
increasing efficiency and pro-
viding cost-wise readiness to
the Fleet.
FRC-SE Mayport and the
former NADEP Jacksonville
have sustained an I-Level/
Depot Level Partnership
Program called the "Enhanced
Maintenance Program (EMP)"
whereby depot level Artisans
interdict Beyond Capability
Maintenance (BCM) and return
depot level requirements to

Degree
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to E8, to education as an impor-
tant consideration in selection
for advancement. According to
Campa the revision is also tied
to the CNO's endorsement of
chiefs as deckplate leaders.
"I strongly believe this policy
revision is an indicator of where
the CNO wants us focused as
a chief's mess leading and
developing Sailors," he said.
Campa emphasized that revis-
ing this policy should not be
viewed as the Navy backing
away from its commitment to
education and added, "The right
emphasis on education will be
placed in selection board pre-
cepts and will remain a con-
tributing factor in selection for
advancement. Our commitment
to education must be measured
by the access and opportuni-
ty we provide to our Sailors
to pursue off duty education.
We must work to create those
opportunities."
The Navy has a robust sys-
tem of educational initiatives
designed to support Sailors as
they pursue their careers, includ-
ing distance learning available
in multiple formats almost any-
where around the globe.
Some of the programs
include:
The Advanced Education
Voucher (AEV) program is
designed to provide educational
assistance to senior enlisted per-
sonnel as the pursue Navy-rele-
vant baccalaureate and graduate
degrees.
The Navy College Program
supports Sailors through Navy
College Offices, Defense
Activity for Non-Traditional
Education Support (DANTES)
Examination Program, the
College Level Examination
Program, the DANTES Subject
Standardized Tests program,
Tuition Assistance, Navy
College Program Afloat College
Education and the Navy College
Program Distance Learning
Partnerships.
For additional information on
advanced education programs,

the best place to start is the local
Navy College Office or online
at https://navycollege.navy.mil.
For more information on the
Naval Education and Training
Command, visit https://www.
netc.navy.mil.

reviews has saved the Navy an
overall $12,000,000 cost sav-
ings.
The SECDEF Maintenance
Award also includes command
readiness of their personnel and
civic involvement throughout
the year. This same level of
commitment to quality mainte-
nance and cost savings efforts
is also applied to the personnel
assigned there.
Outstanding milestones are:
awarded the FY-2005 and 2006
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Excellence Award, volunteered
1230 hours to the Adopt-a-
School program at Neptune
Beach Elementary and Nease
High School, volunteered 370
hours to the HABIJAX project,
and countless hours to the Boy
and Girl Scouts of America and
Salvation Army.
The men and women at FRC-
SE Mayport are proud of their
community and is proven in the
exceptional level of community
service support provided.

The USO is partnering with
Dunkin' Donuts on June 14
from 3-5 p.m. in celebration of
the opening of its newest store
on Mayport Road. There will be
free samples at the new store.
The celebration will benefit the
USO.
The Mayport USO will hold
a yard sale on June 16 from 9
a.m.-2 p.m. Cost is $5/one table
outside, or $10 for two tables
on the inside. If you are inter-
ested in reserving a table, please
contact the Mayport USO at
246-3481.
USO World Headquarters has
launched "Your USO Story."
The USO is asking the public
to send them USO stories, pho-
tos and videos to usostory@ uso.
org. The submissions will be
added to a new page on their
Web site. For more information,
go to www.uso.org/story.
Tickets to Adventure Landing,
on Beach Boulevard, are now
available at the USO! Tickets
to the Waterpark are $19 and
tickets to the Waterpark PLUS
five "dry" attractions are $31.

CDS 24
January of this year.
While this is not a typical
mission for a destroyer squad-
ron, the process of integrating
numerous assigned detach-
ments and organizations into a
single cohesive unit, developing
and executing plans in highly
dynamic environments, and
ensuring the timely and accurate
flow of information are some
core functions of any destroyer
squadron and is what Mayport's
DESRON 24 will bring to this
mission.
"It's exciting preparing for a
deployment of this scale and
watching how everything is
coming together," said Lt.
Cmdr. Rob Speight, acting chief
staff officer of DESRON 24.
"Coordination is key when there
are this many moving parts and
countries to visit."

U SO News
The Jacksonville Axemen
are partnering with two local
charities, including the Greater
Jacksonville USO and will
allow those charities to keep
50 percent of all the ticket
sale revenue that they gener-
ate. Visit www.jaxaxe.com for
full schedule details. Season
Tickets are $20 and will get you
entry into all five home games
and the 2007 AMNRL Grand
Final (National Championship
Game) that will be played at
the Hodges Stadium at UNF on
Saturday Aug. 25. Single Game
Tickets will always be available
at the gate on game day for $5.
The USO is selling Pepsi 400
tickets for the race on July 7
at the Daytona International
Speedway. Tickets range in
price from $45 to $126.
For more information regard-
ing ticket pricing and seats
available, please visit www.
usojax.org.
Volunteers are needed at
the USO Welcome Center
Jacksonville International
Airport to welcome service

The USNS Comfort is a
national asset designed to serve
as a floating emergency room,
capable of treating massive
numbers of combat wounds
and performing an impressive
array of medical procedures to
Soldiers and Sailors evacuated
from the front lines.
While the vessel deployed to
New York after the 2001 terror-
ist attacks and to New Orleans
after Hurricane Katrina, the
1,000 bed vessel has seen limit-
ed service in the Global War on
Terror because the Military has
been able to maintain advanced
medical centers in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
For this mission, the ship has
been outfitted to provide rou-
tine medical services on land,
ranging from vaccinations and
eye care to dental checkups

Over the Rainbow

members and their families,
coordinate transportation to
local bases, and other assis-
tance as required. Volunteers
receive free parking during their
shift. Contact Lynne, Volunteer
Coordinator at 904-305-4467
or lynne@usojax.com for more
details.
USO sells discounted tick-
ets to AMC Movie Theatres,
Disney World, Sea World,
Busch Gardens, Wet N' Wild,
Universal Studios, Islands
of Adventure, and Adventure
Landing.
There is a computer resource
center available to all service
members with email, Internet
and word processing. Fax, copy
and free notary service is also
available.
For more information about
activities or meeting avail-
abilities, call 246-3481 or stop
by the center at 2560 Mayport
Road. USO is open from 9 a.m.-
9 p.m., Monday-Friday and 9
a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday.

and minor surgeries. It has also
received major communica-
tions and material upgrades that
make the Comfort a much more
versatile platform for the 21st
century Navy.
The Comfort will visit each of
12 countries for about a week,
establishing multiple medical
treatment centers in each coun-
try.
The goal of this deployment
is to leave the people of Central
and South America and the
Caribbean with a lasting, posi-
tive impression of the United
States by providing high quality,
and, in some cases, life-chang-
ing care.
The Comfort's mission is
technically a training mission
- training American military
and civilian personnel to pro-
vide humanitarian assistance

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An F/A-18C Hornet attached to the "Raging Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 climbs
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aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman Sailors brought more than 4,000guests
on board for a daylong Friends and Family Day cruise on June 2.

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and disaster relief in a hands-on
environment.
The host nations are encour-
aged to take part in the medical
treatment and will also benefit
from the training.
In the end, Comfort will have
given real-world experience to
hundreds of American medical
professionals, while provid-
ing training and care to tens of
thousands of people of our part-
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lasting impact on the people and
communities involved.
"This mission is going to
improve the way the U.S. is
viewed by our neighbors in
Central and South America. It
will be very rewarding to apply
the resources of Comfort to an
area where they are truly need-
ed," said Lt. Javier Gonzalez,
Operations officer.

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10 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, June 14, 2007

June 14-16: Father's Day Sale
at Outdoor Adventures. Get 10
percent percent off fishing poles
and fishing line; 15 percent
off all Buoyancy Compensator
Devices (BCD's) and 15 per-
cent off dive lights. Father's
Day gift ideas: gift certificates,
Penn fishing poles, tackle,
Reactor watches, Salt Life gear
and Cobian sandals. Get it all at
Outdoor Adventures. 270-5221
June 14: Junior Golf Clinic.
This four-day clinic is 9-11 a.m.
at Windy Harbor Golf Club.
Clinic is open to ages 8 and
older. Cost is $100 per child
and pre-registration is required.
270-5380
June 14: Family Steak Night.
5-8 p.m. at Foc'sle CPO Club.
Steak dinners are $9 per per-
son and children's specials are
available. All hands welcome.
270-5431/5432
June 14: Bubblemaker. 5:30-
7 p.m. Bubblemaker is one 90-
minute pool session introducing
youth ages 8-12 to scuba in a

pool setting. Cost is $20 and
includes all scuba gear and a
certificate of completion. Just
bring a swimsuit. Class is at the
base pool. 270-5541
June 15 & 16: Register for
Session 2 of Children's Swim
Lessons. Register for Session
2 only from 8-10 a.m. June 15
and 16 at the base pool. Cost is
$40 per child or $35 for children
currently enrolled in summer
camp on base. Pay by check
or cash only. Session 2 meets
Monday through Thursday, June
18-28 at the base pool. Lessons
will be offered in the morning
and evening. 270-5425
June 15: Youth Freedom
Friday, Movie Night. 7-11 p.m.
at the Youth Activities Center.
Open to ages 6-12 and age 5
if in kindergarten. Cost is $7
in advance or $9 the day of.
Space is limited so early sign-
up is strongly encouraged. 270-
5680/5421
June 15: Summer Outdoor
Movie Night, "Charlotte's

M WR Happenings

Web" Rated G. Free outdoor June 20: Adventure La
movie starts at approximately Field Trip for Youth. Ca
8:45 p.m. at Sea Otter Pavilion. details. 270-5680/5421
Bring lawn chairs, blankets and June 21: Bubblemaker.
bug spray. 270-6015 7 p.m. Bubblemaker is or
June 17: Father's Day. minute pool session introd
Buy dad great gifts at Windy youth ages 8-12 to scuba
Harbor Pro Shop (270-5380) pool setting. Cost is $20
and Outdoor Adventures (270- includes all scuba gear
5221). certificate of completion
June 18-21: Seal Team. Seal bring a swimsuit. Class is
Team is a 4-day mini scuba base pool. 270-5541
camp for ages 8-12. This mini June 22-24: Open N
camp meets daily from 9:30- Scuba Certification Co
11 a.m. at the base pool. Cost Cost is $290 or $310 for g
is $129 and includes all scuba Course includes certificate
equipment, activity book, dive book, dive log book
log book, certificate and Seal tables, professional instru
Team card. Pre-registration is and admission to the sp
required. 270-5541 two nights lodging, roun
June 19: Bubblemaker. 5:30- transportation and use
7 p.m. Bubblemaker is one 90- necessary scuba equip
minute pool session introducing Don't be confused by o0
youth ages 8-12 to scuba in a advertisements. We provi
pool setting. Cost is $20 and the scuba gear you need fo
includes all scuba gear and a class. No equipment pur
certificate of completion. Just required! 270-5541
bring a swimsuit. Class is at the June 22 & 23: Live
base pool. 270-5541 at Castaway's Lounge.

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entertainment from 9 p.m. to
1 a.m. Friday and Saturday
at Castaway's Lounge, inside
Beachside Community Center.
No cover charge! Drink specials
all night. 270-7205
June 23: Club Teen, Stunner
Shades. 8-11 p.m. at the Youth
Activities Center. Open to ages
13-17 and age 18 if still in high
school. Admission is $2. 270-
5680/5421
June 25-28: Seal Team. Seal
Team is a 4-day mini scuba
camp for ages 8-12. This mini
camp meets daily from 9:30-
11 a.m. at the base pool. Cost
is $129 and includes all scuba
equipment, activity book,
log book, certificate and Seal
Team card. Pre-registration is
required. 270-5541
June 26: Bubblemaker. 5:30-
7 p.m. Bubblemaker is one 90-
minute pool session introducing
youth ages 8-12 to scuba in a
pool setting. Cost is $20 and
includes all scuba gear and a
certificate of completion. Just

bring a swimsuit. Class is at the
base pool. 270-5541
June 27: Barracks Bash. 5-
8 p.m. Free food and fun for
single sailors and geo-bach-
elors living in the barracks or
on board Mayport ships. Watch
the Liberty Call section in The
Mirror for more details. 270-
7788/7789
June 28: Bubblemaker. 5:30-
7 p.m. Bubblemaker is one 90-
minute pool session introducing
youth ages 8-12 to scuba in a
pool setting. Cost is $20 and
includes all scuba gear and a
certificate of completion. Just
bring a swimsuit. Class is at the
base pool. 270-5541
June 30: Family Pool Party
Hosted by MWR Youth
Activities. 7-9 p.m. at the base
pool. Cost is $3 per child; fam-
ily cost TBD. Ages 10 and
older must be signed in by a
parent. Ages 9 and under must
be accompanied at all times by
their parent or legal guardian.
270-5680/5421

The Liberty Program, also
known as the Single Sailor pro-
gram, is geared towards enlisted
bachelor and geo-bachelor per-
sonnel, E-1 through E-6. Special
events, workshops, tournaments,
inexpensive trips and more are
scheduled ON & OFF base each
month, offering a wide variety
of exciting programs and activ-
ities. The Liberty Program is
based out of Planet Mayport,
located in Bldg. 46 near Bravo
Pier. Planet Mayport is an alco-
hol and smoke-free environ-
ment and is open seven days a
week, 365 days a year, week-
days from 11 a.m.-ll p.m. and
weekends from 10 a.m.-ll p.m.
This contemporary facility fea-
tures a movie theater, a free
Internet computer room, wi-fi
throughout, laundromat, ATM,
pool tables, video game sta-
tions, arcade games, ping-pong
tables and a snack area. Call
270-7788 for information.

By ( fofNaval Operations Public

Chief of Naval Operations
Adm. Mike Mullen will contin-
ue his "ongoing conversation"
with Sailors, their families and
the American public by produc-
ing regular podcasts.
Available for download on
the Navy's flagship website,
www.navy.mil, as well as by
subscription through most pod-
casting software, the podcasts
will serve as a means for the
CNO to communicate directly
on a wide variety of issues.
Mullen an iPod owner him-
self appreciates the conve-
nience of the technology and
wants to use it to talk about

June 14: Halo 2 Paintball
Competition. Join us as the top
three teams from both bases bat-
tle each other for the champion-
ship and a ton of great prizes.
June 16: Dinner and a Movie
Trip. Join the Liberty Program
on a trip to Regal Cinemas
for the newest box office hits.
Pizza served at Planet Mayport
prior to departing for the movie
theater. Cost is only $2 and
includes food, admission and
transportation.
June 18: Monday Night
Movies. Enjoy a free outdoor
movie on Planet Mayport's back
deck. Movies will be shown
promptly at dusk. Free popcorn
to all movie goers.
June 19 and 26: Tone deaf
Tuesday. It's time to stop sing-
ing in the car, the shower, or
where ever else your "true"
rock star qualities come out and
put them to the test at Planet
Mayport. Event starts at 6 p.m.

things in a more informal and
frequent basis, according to
Mullen spokesman MCCS (SW)
Dave Rea.
The podcasts will vary in for-
mat.
Rea said the CNO plans to
record his podcasts weekly,
schedule permitting.
"The great thing about this
technology is that it doesn't
really require a lot of time or
resources," Rea said. "All you
need is the ability to record the
audio at a high enough qual-
ity and the software to share it.
It gives all of us...the opportu-
nity to stay better connected to
leadership and to hear firsthand
about the things affecting us."

Libei

June 20: Nine Ball
Tournament. Join the Liberty
Program in a free, single elimi-
nation tournament starting at
6:15 p.m. at Planet Mayport.
Prizes will be awarded to first
and second places.
June 21: Jacksonville Suns
Trip. Join us on a trip to the
baseball grounds to watch the
Jacksonville Suns take on the
Birmingham Barons. Sign up
at Planet Mayport; trip fills up
quickly. Van departs at 6:15

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June 23-25: White Water
Rafting. Head up to Tennessee
and white water raft down the
Ocoee River, site of the 1996
Summer Olympics. We will stay
at the Holiday Inn, Carterville,
GA. Call Planet Mayport for
details at 270-7788/7789.
June 27: Barracks Bash. Join
us for the parties of all parties
on base tonight as the Liberty
Program heads to your front
door. Enjoy a free barbecue,

entertainment, games, compe-
titions, inflatable games and
much, much more. Event will
take place outside the new bar-
racks and will start at 5 p.m.
June 29: Freebie Friday.
Today we celebrate the free-

dom of speech. Stop by Planet
Mayport and voice your opin-
ions and suggestions on what
you want to see happen at
Planet Mayport and the Liberty
Program. Free giveaways to all
the vocal patrons.

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Beachside Community
Center
The Community Center fea-
tures Computer Cove (free
Internet access), a video game
room and Castaways Lounge. At
Castaway's, enjoy karaoke
every Tuesday starting at 9
p.m. and movies and munch-
ies on Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
Castaway's welcome live bands
every month and DJ enter-
tainment is provided starting
at 8 p.m. Wednesday through
Monday. Bingo is offered
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
from 6:30-10 p.m., Wednesday
from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
and Sunday from 12:30-4:30
p.m. Pizza Hut and Bo Hogs
BBQ are located inside the
Community Center. The facility
is available for private functions
at competitive prices. 270-7198
(Community Center), 270-7205
(Castaway's Lounge), 270-7204
(Bingo), 249-9766 (Pizza Hut),
247-8720 (Bo Hogs BBQ)

Child Development
Programs
The Child Development
Centers offer full-time care and
drop-in care (if space is avail-
able) for children infant to five
years old. 247-7740 (Bldg.
1960, off base), 270-5339
(Bldg. 373, on base)

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten
program hours are 8:30-11:30
a.m. Monday-Friday at the on
base and off base centers. Wrap-
around care is available from
6 a.m.-6 p.m. at bldg. 1960,
off-base. Parents pay for wrap-
around care, at a reduced rate
from the normal full-time care
fees, and the state of Florida
pays for the VPK hours. An
afternoon session is 12:30-3:30
p.m. at the on base center only.
247-7740

Child Development Homes
(CDH) are independent business

enterprises operated by Navy
certified military family mem-
bers in their own homes. CDH
Providers are needed. 270-6961

Foc'sle CPO Club/Lounge
The CPO Club is open to all
hands for lunch 11 a.m.-1:30
p.m. Monday-Friday. The Club
is also open until 8 p.m. daily
for active duty, reservists and
retired chief petty officers and
their guests. The facility is
available for special functions
such as re-enlistments, retire-
ment ceremonies and recep-
tions, command socials and
picnics, luncheons and hail and
farewells. 270-5431/5432

Information, Tickets and
Travel (ITT)
ITT offers hotel reservations,
cruise bookings and discount
tickets for most major Florida
attractions, as well as a few
attractions in Georgia and North
Carolina. ITT also has Western
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to join the U.S.O. in their ongo- Best Narrative Short OLD "There is no doubt
ing mission delivering punch- GLORY, Directed by James the enthusiastic resp
lines on the front lines. McEachin: Old Glory is a 22- we received this year th
Best Feature Documentary minute film short for the sol- struck a chord with the GI
S P E E D A N D dier, veteran and patriot in us Festival," continued Mi
ANGELS, Directed by Peyton all. James McEachin customar- "We look forward to bui
Wislon, Produced by Francesco ily salutes America with another on our successes next yea
Chierici: Speed and Angels dose of extraordinary patriotism in the years to come."
is the true life story about two in his directorial debut. The GI Film Festiva
navy officers, Meagan and Jay, "We were absolutely amazed sponsored by: Tri-W
as they chase their life-long by the quality of film submis- Accenture, Fortune Bra
dreams to become fighter pilots. sions we received in our first SAIC, Aria Trattoria, WU,
It follows them during the most year," said GI Film Festival WMAL, The History Chi
dangerous parts of their training President Brandon Millett. "All Military.com, The Ame
and as they go to war, where the of our filmmakers deserve a tre- Legion, Veterans of Fo
realities of being a fighter pilot mendous amount of credit for Wars, and Vietnam Vetera
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Sudlik: A wounded soldier featured 22 film screenings, www.gifilmfestival.com.

During H
By MC2 Trevor Andersen
Navy Personnel Command Communica-
tions Office
Hurricane season officially
began June 1 and the Navy has
some tools to make sure Sailors,
Navy civilians, and families are
accounted for in a disaster.
The Disaster Muster Tool
(DMT) pulls muster informa-
tion from multiple sources and
is designed to conduct a cen-
tral accounting of the affected
area, said Capt. Hank Vitali, the

hurricane Season

Director of the Navy Personnel
Command (NPC) crisis-action
team.
"We're not trying to change
the way the Navy conducts
business. The Navy has always
had to conduct a muster," said
Vitali. "The thing that's interest-
ing is the fact that we are now
going after our GS (civilian
employee) population and our
dependant population as well."
The DMT was developed
after Hurricane Katrina and has

been used in muster exercises
since then, including HURREX
(hurricane exercise) and domes-
tic-incident muster exercises in
fleet concentration areas. The
goal of the exercise is to quick-
ly account for all Navy person-
nel and their families, including
civilian employees.
The number for the Customer
Service Center is 1-800-U-
ASK-NPC.
For more information, visit
www.npc.navy.mil.

Recycling Complex
MWR can recycle: paper
products, aluminum and steel
cans, cardboard, metal, wooden
pallets and waste cooking oil.
Recyclable materials can be
dropped off at various drop-off
boxes throughout the base and
housing. Recyclables are also
accepted at building 1624 (the
Recycling Center) and build-
ing 412 (the Scrap Metal Yard
and Vehicle Scale). For DITY
moves, a vehicle scale is avail-
able at the Scrap Metal Yard
office, Bldg. 412. Cost is $5
(cash or check only) per weight.
Facility hours are Monday-
Friday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 270-
5095

Surfside Fitness Center
The Fitness Center features
cardiovascular equipment, com-
plete Nautilus Nitro strength
training circuit, a full slate of
fitness classes and personal
trainers. There is no charge for
active duty, retirees, reservists,
and their family members and
DoD and NAF civilians. Guests
are welcome with a sponsor
for $3 per day. Surfside also
handles reservations for our
Licensed Massage Therapist.
Surfside hours are 5 a.m.-8 p.m.
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, and closed on Sunday
and holidays. 270-7718/7719

Vehicle Storage Facility
Vehicle Storage provides a
secure area to store vehicles,
boats, trailers and recreation-
al vehicles. Parking is free for
deployed sailors for their pri-
mary automobile. Also included
with this service is transporta-
tion from the storage location
back to the command, free
jump-starting and air for flat
tires. Recreational vehicles are
stored at a separate secure loca-
tion for $38 per month or $456
per year. 270-7022

Windy Harbor Golf Club &
Bogey's Restaurant
Windy Harbor Golf Club is
an 18-hole, par 72 golf course
located on Main Street with a
driving range, practice green,
pro-shop and men's and wom-
en's locker rooms. Hours of
operation are 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
(closes at 6 p.m. in the winter)
seven days per week. Located
inside the clubhouse, Bogey's
Restaurant is open to all
hands seven days a week. Bo-
geys hours are 6 a.m.-dusk
with "Premier Hour" held 4-
6 p.m. every Wednesday and

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Youth Activities Center
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Community Center (RBCC)
YAC offers fully accredited
School Age Care programs
including before and after school
care, Sand Dollar Day Camp,
Spring Fun Camp, and Jingle
Bell Day Camp. Partnering
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Center holds many addition-
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Learn, Power Hour, Key Stone
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and Fitness Authority. Movie
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through High School at the
YAC. Meeting space is avail-
able at RBCC for reasonable
rates. Open recreation alternates
daily between YAC and RBCC.
Business hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Monday-Friday, closed Sundays
and holidays. 270-5680 for YAC
or 270-7276 for RBCC

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